Local News

People from NAB Sight Support for Northamptonshire have tested new electronic bus information displays in West Northamptonshire and given feedback on how they can be improved further.

Taxi and private hire drivers, operators and wider stakeholders are being invited to share their views on proposed changes to the West Northamptonshire Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy, which follows a comprehensive review.

Schools, communities and businesses across West Northamptonshire are being invited to join in six weeks of festive fun as WinterFest takes over Northampton Market Square in the run-up to Christmas.

Colleagues are celebrating after Moulton Leisure Centre secured two prestigious honours at the ukactive Awards on Thursday, October 8.

Northampton is set mark Remembrance Sunday on 8th November, with a military parade, Service of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony in the town centre.

An exciting programme of events and activities is planned for this year’s Northamptonshire Day event, taking place on Sunday 25 October in Kettering from 10am to 5pm.

Parents, carers, professionals, children and young people are being invited to have their say on a new draft strategy that will help shape Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support across West Northamptonshire over the next three years.

Residents can now get help finding information about West Northamptonshire Council services more quickly and easily thanks to a new virtual assistant available on the Council's website.

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully prosecuted a local resident for repeated fly tipping in Northampton.

Businesses in Brackley are being given another opportunity to refresh and enhance their premises as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches the third round of its Brackley Town Centre Grant Scheme.

West Northamptonshire's Local SEND Reform Plan, has been approved by the Department for Education (DfE), marking an important milestone in improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Residents and businesses across West Northamptonshire can provide formal representations on the Pre-submission (Regulation 19) of the emerging West Northamptonshire Local Plan.

Community and voluntary groups across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for grants from £1,000 up to £7,500 as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches a new Neighbourhood Fund.

Residents are seeing improvements in access to Adult Social Care services in West Northamptonshire, with waiting times falling significantly and continued work underway to improve support for people who draw on care and support, carers and families.

A new toolkit has been launched to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Residents are being invited to meet waste and recycling experts, get answers to their questions and learn more about local services as West Northamptonshire Council's Let's Talk Rubbish event arrives at Grosvenor Shopping Centre this weekend.

Northampton’s Mayorhold car park will be permanently closed after a further condition survey showed the potential extent of its deterioration.

A new oral health improvement service is launching across West Northamptonshire today, helping children, families, communities and adult care settings develop healthier habits and improve their dental health.

Tourism, culture and heritage leaders from across the county will come together on 7 October to explore how Northamptonshire can seize major opportunities and build a stronger, more connected visitor economy. And your business could be in the room.

West Northamptonshire Council is consulting on a new strategy that sets out a long-term vision for improving transport across Northampton as it continues to grow and develop.